Rood [English translation]

Red isn't the red it used to be

The red of red roses

The scent of love and used-to-be

Seems chosen by hate

That beautiful red was once for me

A color of passion and of wine

I want it back, that sweet time

But it seems flown

And all the images on TV

Of blood and war around us

Don't work with it

So I take a conscious decision

The newspaper I lay/put away

And the TV goes off

Today Red is the color of your lips

Today red is what red should be

Today is red.. of red, white and blue (the colors of the dutch flag)

Of all my heart to you/

Shout from the redcolored-rooftops that I love you

Today red is again the love between you and me

I walk through the door and outside where the sun begins to shine

I leave everything behind, look forwards and with my last money (red coin)

I buy a way to big bouquet of red roses

One for each year of wich I hope to spend with you

Today Red is the color of your lips

Today red is what red should be

Today is red.. of red, white and blue (the colors of the dutch flag)

Of all my heart to you/

Shout from the redcolored-rooftops that I love you

Today red is again the love between you and me

*Now you're standing in front of me

The red sunset caresses your face

I think, while a thorn pricks my finger

For a moment, I seem lost

but you bring my fingers to your mouth

and you kiss them*

Today Red is the color of your lips

Today red is what red should be

Today is red.. of red, white and blue (the colors of the dutch flag)

Of all my heart to you/

Shout from the redcolored-rooftops that I love you

Today red is again the love between you and me

Today is red (red is)

Roll off the red carpet

And drink a good glass of wine

seize the day because it could just be your last

Today red is again the love between you and me

Today love again stands for the love

between you and me......

• Artist:Marco Borsato